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Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

China takes steps against Canada institutions, individuals over Uyghurs, Tibet

For the two institutions, China said it is freezing their "movable property, immovable property and other types of property within the territory of China."

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

China takes steps against Canada institutions and individuals over Uyghurs and Tibet

For the two institutions, China said it is freezing their "movable property, immovable property and other types of property within the territory of China."

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. Servicemen

The Okinawan protesters adopted a resolution demanding apologies for sexual assault victims, compensation and a revision of the Japan-U.S. status of forces agreement.

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. servicemen

The Okinawan protesters adopted a resolution demanding apologies for sexual assault victims, compensation and a revision of the Japan-U.S. status of forces agreement.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

Japan to issue cease-and-desist order against Google

The Japanese antitrust watchdog found that the U.S. company has forced smartphone makers to install its search app.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?

Japan boasts the world’s third-largest potential supply of geothermal energy, but this renewable energy resource has mostly been untapped.

Regional - The Japan Times - 12 hours ago

Syrian Kurdish groups on the back foot as power balance shifts

Part of a stateless ethnic group straddling Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Armenia and Syria, Kurds have so far been among the few winners of the Syrian conflict.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Fukushima startup aiming to launch rocket from flying balloon

Since the method does not require large-scale ground facilities, the cost can be reduced to one-third of that on the ground, according to the company.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Can lessons from Iraq's regime change be applied in Syria?

If regional tensions escalate, disruptions to energy supplies could impact global markets, including Japan, which remains disengaged despite the mounting crisis.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

A race to the Blue House or the jail house

Since the end of martial law in 1987, there have been eight democratically elected presidents and all but two of those have either been impeached or imprisoned.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

How Bashar Assad's inner circle fled Syria after his fall

The ousted president was accompanied by only a handful of confidants, leaving both family members and loyal aides to find their own means of escape.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt

Personal debt is overwhelming an increasing number of Japanese as higher interest rates and the rising cost of living bite.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Chip cities rise in Japan’s fields of dreams

Injections of cash are transforming once-sleepy areas, lifting stagnant house prices and triggering construction booms.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Trump demands Panama lower transit fees or return canal

The U.S. completed the 82-kilometer canal through the Central American isthmus in 1914, but ceded it back to Panama in 1999.

Regional - The Japan Times - 17 hours ago

Japan's SDF to resume Osprey flights

Officials announced the decision after the U.S. military said that its Ospreys will resume flights after undergoing an additional safety inspection.

Regional - The Japan Times - 17 hours ago

North Korea aiding Russia where it needs it most, Canadian general says

Pyongyang's provision of troops as well as weapons and munitions that Moscow can't produce fast enough carries a symbolic element.

Regional - The Japan Times - 17 hours ago

Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

The 74-year-old returned to France after spending five months in detention in Greenland due to an extradition demand from Japan.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

NFL-best Chiefs beat Texans while Ravens clinch playoff spot

The two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs defeated Houston 27-19 and are on the cusp of clinching the top seed in the AFC.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

From liberal icon to MAGA joke: The waning fortunes of Justin Trudeau

Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

As China seeks influence, it has a cuddly way into city hall: pandas

Records and interviews show that Beijing has used pandas as leverage to shape policy on Taiwan and to cultivate relationships with local U.S. politicians.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

Starmer is deepening China ties while the U.K.’s allies turn away

Starmer’s pursuit of closer ties with China has raised private questions from Trump’s incoming administration, European diplomats and even some senior British officials.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

'Perfect start' for ski great Vonn on World Cup return

Vonn left the sport in 2019 after a series of major injuries but she has been free of pain since a right knee replacement in April.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

In Washington, the platform has been accused of espionage, while the EU suspects it was used to sway Romania's presidential election in favor of a far-right candidate.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

1 billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

In Washington, the platform has been accused of espionage, while the EU suspects it was used to sway Romania's presidential election in favor of a far-right candidate.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

Mbappe's adaptation period over, Real Madrid boss says

Mbappe, 26, has 13 goals in 23 games for Real Madrid across all competitions, and coach Carlo Ancelotti expects many more to follow.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

Suspect in deadly Christmas market attack railed against Islam and Germany

The attack left five people dead including a 9-year-old child and wounded 205 others.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

Rickey Henderson, baseball’s flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ dies at 65

Henderson holds the MLB career record for stolen bases with 1,406 a mark unlikely to be swiped from him anytime soon, or perhaps ever.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

Shibousai Kitagawa: Creative Chinese in the home of Matsusaka wagyu

Alongside the superlative array of vegetable appetizers, a focal point at Shibousai Kitagawa is the revered local Matsusaka wagyu.

Regional - The Japan Times - 20 hours ago

A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible year-end tradition

In addition to wordplay, color and shape often determine the reason why certain foods are part of Japan’s New Year holiday menu.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

The mighty Mekong River's growing plastic problem

Flowing more than 4,300 kilometers from the Tibetan Plateau to Vietnam, the Mekong River is the lifeblood of the region. It also faces a spiraling problem with plastic.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Economists see BOJ's policy review as insufficient

The massive easing policy has caused adverse effects, such as a loosening of fiscal discipline, economists said.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. Congress passes bill to avert shutdown

After weeks of tense negotiations that went down to the wire, U.S. lawmakers passed a bill to fund federal agencies through mid-March.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, report says

The report added that Honda will also consider supplying hybrid vehicles to Nissan as part of the potential merger, without mentioning the source of the information.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Australian Open to provide platform for pickleball from 2025

Melbourne Park's Court 3 will transform into pickleball central from Jan. 24-26 next year, as an international field of players compete for top honors.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Tsunoda loses out in Red Bull's F1 reshuffle

A flurry of Red Bull announcements culminated on Friday with 20-year-old Isack Hadjar confirmed as Tsunoda's teammate.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Top U.S. and South Korean diplomats agree to meet 'at an early date'

The impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has triggered concerns about the bilateral alliance, though both sides say it remains 'ironclad."

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Ghosn says Honda deal talks indicate Nissan in ‘panic mode’

"It’s a desperate move,” the ex-Nissan chief said. "It’s not a pragmatic deal because frankly, the synergies between the two companies are difficult to find.”

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Cambodia to grant Japan visitation rights to China-linked naval base

Hun Sen, Cambodia's Senate president, announced the decision to grant U.S. ally Japan access during a visit by Takeo Akiba, its national security adviser.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan ready to improve working conditions for SDF members

Improving working conditions for the members "is a serious challenge" for his administration, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told a meeting of relevant Cabinet ministers.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Freed anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrives in France

Watson, 74, was released after Denmark refused the Japanese extradition request over a 2010 clash with whalers.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Nippon Steel alleges undue White House influence on doomed deal review

The accusation was made in a Dec. 17 letter, signed by counsel for Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel, to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Fade out: Biden disappears into background

Despite still occupying the world's most powerful pulpit, Biden has remained virtually absent from the public debate about his noisy successor.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Luigi Mangione’s 15-day path from New York to Altoona McDonald’s

Details from charging documents, court proceedings and news conferences show a troubled young man.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. drops bounty for Syria's new leader after Damascus meeting

The move follows "positive messages" from a first meeting with American diplomats that included a promise to fight terrorism.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Clashes between Taiwan lawmakers and legal changes test President Lai

The political wrangling comes as U.S. President Joe Biden, who has vowed to defend the island from any Chinese invasion, prepares to leave the White House.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Trudeau does major Cabinet reshuffle amid party pressure and Trump taunts

The reshuffle came at the end of a chaotic week in Ottawa spurred by the surprise resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Death toll from German Christmas market car-ramming reportedly rises to four

The attacker was described as a 50-year-old male doctor from Saudi Arabia with permanent residency in Germany, where he had lived for almost two decades.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Driver kills at least two after ramming into crowd at German Christmas market

The attacker was described as a 50-year-old male doctor from Saudi Arabia with permanent residency in Germany, where he had lived for almost two decades.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. bill to avert midnight shutdown sent to Senate after House approval

The Republican-controlled House also defied President-elect Donald Trump's demand to green light trillions of dollars in new debt.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Foxconn's interest in Nissan said to be on hold amid Honda merger talks

Foxconn’s pause is the latest development in the unexpected emergence of two suitors for the ailing Japanese carmaker.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Record 78% of people in Japan feel anxious, government survey finds

The poll found that people worry most about their own health, plans for life after retirement, and the outlook for future income and assets.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan says overall economy recovering, but cuts view on corporate profits

Among key economic areas, the government cut its assessment on corporate profits for the first time since March 2023 as the pace of its recovery was moderating.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

A decade on, Malaysia renews search for vanished MH370

Marine exploration firm Ocean Infinity will conduct a search in a new area estimated at 15,000 square kilometers in the southern Indian Ocean.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japanese officials inspect Yokota Air Base over PFAS concerns

The inspection follows a reported leak in August of water containing "forever chemicals" outside the U.S. base in western Tokyo.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Fighters from Myanmar's civil war exacerbate ethnic conflict in India

The conflict between Manipur's mostly Hindu Meitei community and the mainly Christian Kuki tribes is seen as one of India's biggest law-and-order failures.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

77-year-old man arrested in connection with fatal stabbings and arson in Chiba

Investigators believe the suspect might have harbored resentment toward the deceased couple, which could have led to the attack on Wednesday.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Ruling camp approves tax reform proposal

The ruling bloc agreed to “continue talks in good faith” with the DPP, which wants to further raise the tax-free income threshold.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan improves public relations for Nankai Trough megaquake alert

The first such alert, issued in August, caused confusion and unrest as the system was not widely recognized.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Taiwan lawmakers brawl over bills that would 'damage democracy'

Lawmakers were aiming to stop three amendments that would make it more difficult for voters to oust elected officials who they see as unfit.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Rescuers extend search for Vanuatu quake survivors

The 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the main island of Vanuatu on Tuesday.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Sapporo arson suspect dies in hospital

Police still intend to submit the arson case to prosecutors and are committed to piecing together the events that led to the blaze.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Carmelo Anthony and Sue Bird among first-time Hall of Fame nominees

Finalists will be selected during NBA All-Star Weekend on Feb. 14, and the Class of 2025 will be revealed at the men's Final Four on April 5 in San Antonio.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan warns on yen after BOJ’s dovish messaging extends slide

Recent sharp movements in the yen feed into concerns that the government may intervene in the currency market.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Finnish PM seeks boosted military tech ties with Japan

“Finland is keen to deepen bilateral relations, and Japan is an important strategic partner for Finland,” Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told The Japan Times.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

China's Xi urges Macao to pivot from casinos as new leader sworn in

Gaming-related taxes still make up 81% of Macao's government revenue, and experts say the city is years away from weaning itself off casino wealth.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Tyson Fury all business ahead of rematch with Oleksandr Usyk

Usyk beat Fury in a split decision in Saudi Arabia in May to become a four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Crime numbers rise in Japan for second straight year

Crime numbers had been steadily declining since 2003, continuing to hit postwar lows from 2015 to 2021, before bouncing back in 2022.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Why Trump can’t just end birthright citizenship

Donald Trump’s proposal to end birthright citizenship faces major legal obstacles, as the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to everyone born on U.S. soil.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Police raided suspect's home to arrest him after fatal Kitakyushu stabbing

The arrest marked the culmination of an intensive investigation to apprehend the suspect in the fatal stabbing.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Ride-hailing restrictions to be eased during 2025 Osaka Expo

To meet visitors' demand for transport between April and October, 24-hour operations are to be allowed throughout Osaka Prefecture.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

A year after going private, structural reforms bearing fruit for Toshiba

Before going private last December, Toshiba had long struggled to deal with activist investors, from whom the company accepted investments to stabilize its finances.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Europe’s militaries make their presence known in the Indo-Pacific

This new European presence reflects the understanding that Europe and Asia, once thought to be distant theaters, are in fact connected.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Chiefs star Mahomes set to face Texans after injury scare

Mahomes was dropped from the Chiefs' injury report on Thursday, clearing the way for him to suit up against the Texans.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

China’s economic rebound hangs on the fate of its richest cities

Preserving earning power in China was given fresh urgency as U.S. Presidential-elect Donald Trump says he will choke off critical Chinese exports.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Spurs' Ange Postecoglou defends style after reaching League Cup semifinals

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou bristled at suggestions he should tone down his side's entertaining style.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Ishiba may visit U.S. in mid-January for talks with Trump

Ishiba hopes to build a personal relationship of trust with the president-elect and confirm the significance of the Japan-U.S. alliance.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Israel keeps up Gaza bombardment as cease-fire talks intensify

Mediators are trying to forge a deal to pause the 14-month-old war in the Hamas-ruled enclave that would include a release of hostages seized from Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan Rugby League One plays leading role through tough days in Japanese rugby

At the JRLO’s official 2024-25 season kickoff press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 9, the mood could only be described as festive and upbeat.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Losses from crypto hacks jump to $2.2 billion in 2024, report finds

The rise in crypto heists comes as bitcoin jumped 140% this year to surpass the $100,000 mark.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Sony’s record climb makes investors more bullish on gaming boom

Sony Group’s long-awaited rise to record highs has emboldened bullish investors and analysts, who see gains extending into 2025 on a robust outlook for video games.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024

This year’s health and wellness fads point to a Japan that desires more wholesome lifestyles but doesn’t have the time or resources to go about it in traditional ways.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Trump-backed spending deal fails in U.S. House as shutdown approaches

Government funding is due to expire at midnight on Friday.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Core inflation accelerates, keeping BOJ rate-hike chance alive

The news comes in the wake of the Bank of Japan's decision to maintain interest rates at 0.25% on Thursday.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan’s inflation accelerates on energy as BOJ seeks more data

Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier driven by higher energy costs.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Sammy Sosa and Cubs set to reconcile after slugger apologizes for "mistakes"

Sosa, beloved among Cub fans during his 13 years with Chicago, has remained distant from the team since his final season with the club in 2004.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare killing slapped with new charges

Federal prosecutors have charged Luigi Mangione with the federal crime of murder using a firearm, two charges of stalking and a charge of using an illegal gun silencer.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

A year of Oscar wins and a quiet push for diversity

International collaborations and indie risk-takers steered the film industry in a fresh direction in 2024.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Make the Yuletide gay: Tokyo’s LGBTQ+ Christmas events

Drag shows and lip-sync karaoke may not be traditional holiday get-togethers, but they deck the halls just the same.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Nippon Steel to join iron ore mine project in Canada

Nippon Steel will acquire a 30% interest in the Kamistiatusset project. Its investment is seen exceeding ¥140 billion, including development costs.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Sony buys 10% of 'Elden Ring' owner for $320 million

The new deal will see Sony pay ¥50 billion ($320 million) for 12 million new Kadokawa shares, making it the company's biggest shareholder.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Sony buys 10% of Elden Ring owner for $320 million

The new deal will see Sony pay ¥50 billion ($320 million) for 12 million new Kadokawa shares, making it the company's biggest shareholder.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Lawson officially replacing Perez at Red Bull F1 team

The move means that the more-experienced Yuki Tsunoda will stay with the RB team for the 2025 season.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

India's Modi faces test of resilience in 2025 after year of setbacks

Having secured a third term, the prime minister faces a slowing economy with his political standing decidedly weakened.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

National Police Agency panel calls for stricter rules against host clubs

The expert panel recommends targeting malicious practices, rather than specific establishments, to cover more ground.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Scholz’s far-right rival puts Germany’s EU exit on the ballot

Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel says the bloc’s "socialist policy making” has "destroyed the market mechanism in Europe.”

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Amazon Japan to enter 'furusato nōzei' business

Amazon aims to differentiate its service from other sites by delivering gifts as quickly as one day after donations are made.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Amazon Japan to enter "furusato nozei" business

Amazon aims to differentiate its service from other sites by delivering gifts as quickly as one day after donations are made.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Foxconn in talks with Nissan shareholder Renault, CNA says

Renault’s stake in Nissan is a holdover from a longstanding alliance between the French automaker, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

India’s budding chip industry: A cause for cautious optimism

Amid the global "chip war," India has entered the fray as it tries to become a semiconductor leader, a move welcomed by those diversifying supply chains away from China.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 days ago

Gasoline prices rise as Japanese government cuts subsidies

Until now the industry ministry has subsidized 60% of gasoline costs over ¥168 and under ¥185, but from Thursday the subsidy dropped to 30% for prices in that range.